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<p>We have regular discussions with all three countries over the importance of increasing
inward investment into their economies, and strengthening the business environment.
In Lebanon, the UK funded ‘Tech Hub’ is helping to attract greater investment in the
knowledge and technology sector. In Jordan, we are working with the government, the
World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on a range of projects to help improve
the business environment. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and
Commonwealth Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood),
raised the importance of creating the right conditions for foreign investment in Tunisia
during his visit in May. The Tunisian government is currently drafting a new investment
code, and the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement signed between our two
countries in 1989 remains in force.</p><p>Lebanon, Tunisia, and Jordan all provide
assurances about repatriation of profits.</p><p> </p>
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